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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.44, 9,150.74 and 3,183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.44, 9,150.74 and 3,183.59 is: 4,766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.44 : 9,150.74 = 3,183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.44/9,150.74 = 3,183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.44x = 9,150.74 × 3,183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.44x = 29,132,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,132,142.68/6,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.83

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